1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking
- Department of Health
- Board of Nursing
- Board of Pharmacy
- Board of Medicine
- Board of Pharmacy
2. Proposed Rules
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Hotels and Restaurants
- Department of Education
- Department of Health
- Division of Environmental Health
- Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
- Marine Fisheries
- The purpose of these rule amendments is to address state rules for reef fish species that are not federally managed. In 2011, both the Gulf and South Atlantic Fishery Management Councils were required to establish annual catch limits (ACLs) for all federally-managed species. During this process, both Councils removed from federal management several reef fish species that had very low landings, a majority of landings from state waters, or not enough information to set reliable ACLs. Once these species were removed from federal management, all regulations, such as bag limits, size limits, and commercial permit requirements no longer applied to harvest of these species in federal waters. In 2015, the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council removed four more species from federal management: black snapper, dog snapper, mahogany snapper, and schoolmaster snapper. These species all have very low landings, and the Council felt Florida could effectively manage these species because they occur off south Florida. As such, FWC sent a letter of support to the Council stating the FWC’s intent to assume management of these species in federal waters. Removal of federal rules for these species is now pending approval by the U.S. Secretary of Commerce. These amendments would apply state rules (such as size limits, bag limits, and state permit requirements) in adjacent federal waters for reef fish species that are not managed in adjacent federal waters. One exception to this is tiger grouper, which is a deepwater species that is rarely landed and was removed from federal management in 2011. These rule amendments remove tiger grouper from state management because this species is not targeted or frequently encountered by fishermen.
Currently, state rules require commercial harvesters to meet certain federal requirements to harvest reef fish species in state waters, and some of those species have been removed from federal management or were never managed in federal waters. These rule amendments remove the requirement for commercial harvesters to have a federal permit to harvest species that are not federally managed. They also remove the requirement for commercial harvesters to have a federal Gulf IFQ vessel account to harvest species that are no longer federally managed.
Finally, many of the species that have been removed from federal management are included in the state snapper or grouper recreational aggregate bag limits, so these aggregate bag limits would be extended into adjacent federal waters as part of this amendment. One exception to this would be red snapper. Red snapper is included in the state snapper aggregate but not the Atlantic or Gulf federal aggregates, so the Commission proposes clarifying that red snapper would only be included in the snapper aggregate when harvested from state waters.
The effect of these rule amendments is to: increase enforceability of state rules; have regulations that are consistent across coasts and state and federal boundaries for reef fish species that have been removed from federal management; and remove tiger grouper from state management.
- Due of Comment: 5/30/2016
- Effective: 7/1/2016
- Department of Legal Affairs
- Division of Victim Services and Criminal Justice Programs
- Department of Health
- Board of Podiatric Medicine
3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals
- Agency for Health Care Administration
4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Hotels and Restaurants
- Navy Federal Credit Union at 4810 W Nine Mile Road, Pensacola, FL. Petitioner seeks an emergency temporary variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1, Section 2.27.2.3, 2009 edition, as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code that requires an illuminated signal marked “Elevator Emergency Power” to be provided in the elevator lobby to indicate normal power supply has failed and emergency power is in effect, because control wires have not yet been installed. Any interested person may file comments within 5 days of the publication of this notice with Michelle Comingore, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013 (VW2016-113).
5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings
- Department of Education
- University of West Florida
- Annual Board of Directors meeting to review past year's objectives and to plan for 2016-17 goals.; May 20, 2016, 8 a.m. until Noon; Wyndham Grand Hotel, 122 Soundings Ave., Jupiter, FL. 33477, Ballroom A
- Wyndham Grand Hotel, 122 Soundings Ave., Jupiter, FL. 33477, Ballroom A
- Department of Management Services
- Commission on Human Relations
- Department of Citrus
- Departmental
- The Commission will convene for the regularly scheduled meeting of the Florida Citrus Commission. The Commission will address issues pertaining to budget items and revisions, contracts, advertising programs, program evaluation measurements, licensing, issues pertaining to Chapter 601, F.S., rulemaking; and any other matter addressed during regular meetings of the Commission.; May 18, 2016, 9:00 a.m.; Florida Department of Citrus, 605 East Main Street, Bartow, Florida 33830
- Florida Department of Citrus, 605 East Main Street, Bartow, Florida 33830
- Regional Planning Councils
- North Central Florida Regional Planning Council
- To conduct the regular business of the North Central Florida (District 3) Local Emergency Planning Committee.; May 26, 2016 at 10:00 a.m.; Foley Cellulose LLC, One Buckeye Drive, Perry, FL
- Foley Cellulose LLC, One Buckeye Drive, Perry, FL
- To conduct the regular business of the North Central Florida Regional Hazardous Materials Response Team Policy Board.; May 26, 2016 at 1:00 p.m.; Foley Cellulose LLC, One Buckeye Drive, Perry, FL
- Foley Cellulose LLC, One Buckeye Drive, Perry, FL
- To conduct the regular business of the Nominating Committee of the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council.; May 18, 2016 at 12:30 p.m.; North Central Florida Regional Planning Council Office, 2009 NW 67th Place, Gainesville, Florida.
- North Central Florida Regional Planning Council Office, 2009 NW 67th Place, Gainesville, Florida.
- To conduct the regular business of the Finance Committee of the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council.; May 18, 2016 at 1:00 p.m.; North Central Florida Regional Planning Council Office, 2009 NW 67th Place, Gainesville, Florida
- North Central Florida Regional Planning Council Office, 2009 NW 67th Place, Gainesville, Florida
- Department of Elder Affairs
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
- East Central Council Business; May 10, 2016; August 9, 2016; November 8, 2016; 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.; Renaissance Senior Center, 3800 S Econlockhatchee Trail, Orlando, Fl 32829
- Renaissance Senior Center, 3800 S Econlockhatchee Trail, Orlando, Fl 32829
- State Council Business; June 30, 2016: 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.; Conference Call: Dial in: 888-670-3525; Participant Passcode: 780-930-7873
- Conference Call: Dial in: 888-670-3525; Participant Passcode: 780-930-7873
- Department of Health
- Departmental
- Inform and solicit feedback from state recognized healthcare coalition representatives for activities, strategies and data related to Budget Period 4, FY 15-16 supporting the continued development of coalitions.; May 11, 2016, 1:00 p.m.; Rosen Shingle Creek, 9939 Universal Blvd., Orlando, FL 32819
- Rosen Shingle Creek, 9939 Universal Blvd., Orlando, FL 32819
- Board of Massage Therapy
- This meeting notice replaces Notice ID: 17177553
General business of the board. Meetings may be cancelled prior to the meeting date. Please check the Board web site at www.floridasmassagetherapy.gov for cancellations or changes to meeting dates or times.; June 8, 2016, at approximately 8:30 a.m., EST; Meet Me Number (888) 670-3525; Participant Passcode: 2597709961
- Meet Me Number (888) 670-3525; Participant Passcode: 2597709961
- This notice replaces Notice ID: 17177650.
General business of the board. Meetings may be cancelled prior to the meeting date. Please check the Board web site at www.floridasmassagetherapy.gov for cancellations or changes to meeting dates or times.; September 14, 2016, at approximately 8:30 a.m., EST; Meet Me Number (888) 670-3525; Participant Passcode: 2597709961
- Meet Me Number (888) 670-3525; Participant Passcode: 2597709961
- This notice replaces Notice ID: 17177747
General business of the board. Meetings may be cancelled prior to the meeting date. Please check the Board web site at www.floridasmassagetherapy.gov for cancellations or changes to meeting dates or times.; December 14, 2016, at approximately 8:30 a.m., EST; Meet Me Number (888) 670-3525; Participant Passcode: 2597709961
- Meet Me Number (888) 670-3525; Participant Passcode: 2597709961
- This notice replaces Notice ID: 17178038
To review those cases on which a determination of existence of probable cause has already been made.; July 7, 2016, at approximately 3:00 p.m., EST; Meet Me Number (888) 670-3525; Participant Passcode: 2597709961
- Meet Me Number (888) 670-3525; Participant Passcode: 2597709961
- This meeting notice replaces Notice ID: 17178135.
To review those cases on which a determination of existence of probable cause has already been made.; September 1, 2016, at approximately 3:00 p.m., EST; Meet Me Number (888) 670-3525; Participant Passcode: 2597709961
- Meet Me Number (888) 670-3525; Participant Passcode: 2597709961
- This notice replaces Notice ID: 17178232.
To review those cases on which a determination of existence of probable cause has already been made.; November 10, 2016, at approximately 3:00 p.m., EST; Meet Me Number (888) 670-3525; Participant Passcode: 2597709961
- Meet Me Number (888) 670-3525; Participant Passcode: 2597709961
- Board of Acupuncture
- Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- Florida Forest Service
- General meeting items of the Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Advisory Committee.; June 9, 2016, 1:00 pm; Doyle Conner Building, Eyster Auditorium, 3125 Conner Boulevard, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1650
- Doyle Conner Building, Eyster Auditorium, 3125 Conner Boulevard, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1650
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Florida Independent Living Council
- Mid-Florida Area Agency on Aging
- Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- Division of Food, Nutrition and Wellness
- To conduct regular business and strategic planning; May 19, 2016, 8:30am; 1707 Orlando Central Pkwy., Ste. 150, Orlando, FL 32809-5765 or via Conference Call at 1-888-670-3525, Participant Code 1941468940#
- 1707 Orlando Central Pkwy., Ste. 150, Orlando, FL 32809-5765 or via Conference Call at 1-888-670-3525, Participant Code 1941468940#
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Florida Building Commission
- Commission to discuss and approve a funding proposal from BASF to have some research conducted pertaining to construction workforce training for approximately $9,000.; May 16, 2016, 10:00 a.m.; Meetings to be conducted using communications media technology, specifically teleconference and webinar. To access the webinar go to: Please join my meeting https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/521871333
Use your microphone and speakers (VoIP) - a headset is recommended. Or, call in using your telephone.
United States (toll-free): 1 866 899 4679
Access Code: 521-871-333
Audio PIN: Shown after joining the meeting
Meeting ID: 521-871-333
Public point of access: 1940 North Monroe Street, Room 90, Tallahassee, Florida.
- Meetings to be conducted using communications media technology, specifically teleconference and webinar. To access the webinar go to: Please join my meeting https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/521871333
Use your microphone and speakers (VoIP) - a headset is recommended. Or, call in using your telephone.
United States (toll-free): 1 866 899 4679
Access Code: 521-871-333
Audio PIN: Shown after joining the meeting
Meeting ID: 521-871-333
Public point of access: 1940 North Monroe Street, Room 90, Tallahassee, Florida.
- Department of Management Services
6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat
- Department of Financial Services
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes
- Department of Financial Services
7. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Department of Education